FTC Settles With Weber Grills Over "Right To Repair"
Weber-Stephen Products, the maker of Weber grills, has agreed to scrap some warranty rules as part of a settlement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over consumers' right to repair products that they purchase, the agency said on Thursday......»»
Apple beefs up Self Service Repair with new diagnostic, extended to iPhone 15 & M2 Mac
In what may be the largest expansion of Apple's Self Service Repair program yet, the company has expanded device support to the iPhone 15 and M2 Apple Silicon, and is launching a new tool to help users diagnose and repair their devices.An Apple repai.....»»
Not all Pixel phones will get the new Repair Mode feature
As part of the upcoming Pixel Feature Drop, Google is introducing a new Repair Mode to eligible Pixel handsets, but not all Pixel phones have made the cut. The post Not all Pixel phones will get the new Repair Mode feature appeared first on Phandroid.....»»
Bosch, the world"s largest auto parts supplier, is moving into auto repair
The German company has rolled out a marketing push that aims to convince the owners of independent repair shops with at least 5 bays to morph their businesses into a Bosch Auto Service facility......»»
Engineering customizable bio-adhesives for personalized medical repair
Traditional medical adhesives used in surgical applications often have limited bio-absorbability, high toxicity and a lack of customizability, leading to suboptimal surgical outcomes. Recent advances in synthetic biology offer a promising alternative.....»»
New understanding of "oobleck-like" fluids contributes to smart material design
If you mix cornstarch and water in the right proportions, you get something that seems not-quite-liquid but also not-quite-solid. Oobleck flows and settles like a liquid when untouched but stiffens when you try to pick it up or stir it with a spoon......»»
Two methods for demonstrating how photolyase isolates use light to repair damaged DNA
Two teams of bio-researchers have developed similar processes for demonstrating how photolyase isolates use light to repair damaged DNA. In their papers, both published in the journal Science, the two groups outline their stop-motion-animation-type p.....»»
Nikola Tesla’s historic Wardenclyffe lab site at risk after devastating fire
The crowdfunded Tesla Science Center has launched a new fundraiser to repair the damage. Enlarge / Nikola Tesla's Wardenclyffe plant on Long Island circa 1902 in partial stage of completion. (credit: Public domain) Back.....»»
Boosting PET recycling with higher standards for laboratory experiments
Many enzymes promise to break down plastic. But what works in the lab often fails on a large scale. Now a new study by Gert Weber, HZB, Uwe Bornscheuer, University of Greifswald, and Alain Marty, Chief Scientific Officer of Carbios, shows how raising.....»»
The reincarnation of totaled Teslas—in Ukraine
Cars deemed unfixable in North America are resurrected in Eastern Europe. Enlarge / This Tesla was judged too damaged to repair and sent to a junkyard. (credit: Courtesy of Max) This summer, a Vancouver car mechanic name.....»»
Parts pairing looks set to be Apple’s next right to repair battle
Apple may have made a U-turn on the right to repair, but the battle is far from over. The growing practice of parts pairing – something which has been increasingly adopted by the iPhone maker – is coming under increasing fire. Requiring compon.....»»
We demand our Right to Repair, iFixit tells FTC
Repair outfit iFixit and the Public Interest Research Group have asked the FTC to introduce new Right to Repair rules that could make it easier for device owners to fix broken hardware themselves.Fixing an iPhoneiFixit and PIRG submitted a petition t.....»»
Apple"s iPhone parts pairing is making the company billions
The New York Times says that iPhone include code to identify when repair components are bought from Apple — and to intentionally fail if alternatives are used.An Apple repair toolkitApple famously used to object to all "right to repair" moves to ma.....»»
Onboard diagnostic standardization wasn"t always guaranteed
Onboard diagnostic tools have become central to the push for more efficient combustion engine vehicles and speedier, more accurate service and repair......»»
Robot crushes man to death after mistaking him for a box
A robot crushed a man to death after apparently mistaking him for a box as he tried to repair it, South Korean media reported on Wednesday......»»
Automakers call Maine vehicle right-to-repair approval ‘disappointing"
The measure, which received about 84 percent of the "yes" vote, requires automakers to standardize onboard diagnostic systems and make those systems remotely accessible to vehicle owners and independent repair shops......»»
You can Now Buy Microsoft Surface Replacement Parts from iFixit
Replacement parts can be purchased as part-only components, or as part of Fix Kits which includes tools as well. The post You can Now Buy Microsoft Surface Replacement Parts from iFixit appeared first on Phandroid. The right to repair has.....»»
You can Now Buy Microsoft Replacement Parts from iFixit
Replacement parts can be purchased as part-only components, or as part of Fix Kits which includes tools as well. The post You can Now Buy Microsoft Replacement Parts from iFixit appeared first on Phandroid. The right to repair has long bee.....»»
Apple backs national right-to-repair bill, offering parts, manuals, and tools
Repair advocates say Apple's move is beneficial, but also strategic. Enlarge / A section of Apple's repair manual for the M2 MacBook Air from 2022. Apple already offers customers some repair manuals and parts through its Self-Ser.....»»
Apple set to announce next-level ‘right to repair’ support nationwide, says White House
In a switch-up on its previous position of opposition, Apple supported California’s Right to Repair Act back in August. Now the White House has pre-announced that Apple is ready to unveil it’s going to “make parts, tools, and documentation” a.....»»
Apple will open its repair programs up more, very soon
The White House and Apple have both said that iPhone, Mac, and iPad repair part availability and documentation will widen, but as of yet, there are few details beyond what Apple already does.Apple repair programThe news comes courtesy of the US Natio.....»»